Battle Creek Pride takes place July 19-21 with three main events to encourage acceptance and diversity in the community.
The weekend kicks off with the second annual White Party July 19 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Partners, 910 North Avenue in Battle Creek. DJ Glitter will be providing the dance music, Karma Vuitton will be hosting, and Mr. Partners Louie Vuitton will be the featured guest.
The Community Picnic is a day of family, kids and community with games, food, a disc golf tournament and more. This third annual event is at Bailey Park on Capital Avenue from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.July 20.
The Candlelight Vigil brings awareness to bullying and to commemorate the loss of innocent lives due to bullying, July 21 at 8:30 p.m. at Sojourner Truth Park at the corner of Division and Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek.
For more information on Battle Creek Pride, visit their website at http://www.battlecreekpride.org/ and follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Battle-Creek-Pride-Public-Page.
Battle Creek Pride Events
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